Winter
triggers cravings for sweet carbs because diminished sunlight during the season makes serotonin in the brain less active and triggers the release of melatonin.
Not exact matches
The other nutrients, carbs in particular, stimulate the insulin production,
triggering blood sugar spikes, which manifest as
cravings for something
sweet.
Eliminating the sugar definitely helped me minimize the insulin spikes that
trigger the sleepiness after I eat and also my
cravings for sweets.
For instance, processed carbohydrates and
sweets trigger the mechanisms that cause
cravings and weight gain.
Moreover, if you refrain from using artificial sweeteners, including erythritol
for a while, you might find feeling fuller simply because you experience fewer
cravings that
sweet treats might likely
trigger.